Don’t obsess over the scale!

Don’t get fixated on what the scale says when attempting to shift some body fat. Body composition changes cannot be detected by a scale on a day-to-day basis. Fat loss can be detected on a weekly basis, however, so if you can have enough discipline to only hop...

A guide to buying kettlebells

If you have been looking into buying a kettlebell lately you may have noticed that there are two different types. Competition kettlebells and cast iron kettlebells. Competition kettlebells (or pro grade as they are often called) are what the athletes in Girevoy sport...

Snatch test Leader board – January 2012

So here it is, the official leader board in the SSST.   Here is the latest effort from Huw Davey who managed 141 reps with a 24kg. Great effort considering Huw has been away from training for a while since having the new born and is only just getting back into...

Snatch test results – 24/01/12

Another snatch test session today, and Trineta Watson Tripp’s score of 235 has been blown out of the water big time!! Sorry Trin 🙂   Here are the video’s     Mike Leigh – 221 using 12kg bell Glynis Moss – 257 using 8kg bell...

Snatch test results – 23/01/12

So day two of fitness testing and some more very impressive numbers.   Here is the video And here are the scores Mary Martin – 221 using 8kg bell Claire Miles – 160 using 8kg bell Paul Doddrell – 232 using 12kg bell Kay Rutherford – 240...